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Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,995

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,827

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,158

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Model Year201020102011
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimGT PremiumShelby GT500GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,395 $46,725 $23,695
Base Invoice $28,906 $42,236 $22,747
Comfort Package 595    
Electronics Package 2,195 2,195  
Xenon HID headlights 525    
Security Package 395    
Rear spoiler 0    
Autobahn Package     5,530
Comfort Package 518    
Electronics Package 1,910 1,910  
Xenon HID headlights 457    
Security Package 344    
Rear spoiler 0    
Autobahn Package     5,310
Options (change) 3,710 2,195 5,530
Options (change) 3,229 1,910 5,310
Destination 850 850 770
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0
Total Price $35,955 $50,770 $29,995
Total Invoice $32,985 $45,996 $28,827

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,859
Model Year201020102011
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimGT PremiumShelby GT500GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine315hp V8540hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$35,955$50,770$29,995
Adjustments for Features-1,4250-3,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,530$50,770$26,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,240$0
Total Invoice$32,985$45,996$28,827
Adjustments for Features-1,3070-3,008
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,678$45,996$25,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,318$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201020102011
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimGT PremiumShelby GT500GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire  $225
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge $75 
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,960$1,535$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$0$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3070-3,008

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102011
ModelMustangGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in101.5 in
Length188.1 in165.4 in
Width73.9 in70.3 in
Height55.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,402 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.446.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested212550%
Total Not Requested212550%

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